Lake Powell Dam is an earth dam located in James City, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 800 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake Powell Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Powell Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Adsit, Kristin and Carmine, Floyd (private). It impounds the Mill Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 807 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | James City |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.23310, -76.74500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 807 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 807 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Adsit, Kristin and Carmine, Floyd |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA095012 |
| Federal ID | VA095012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |